14.1% alc., pH 3.53, TA 0.645, 444
cases, $60. Release date February 2015. Sourced from the vines at the Bacigalupi’s Frost Ranch. Wente
selection of Pinot Noir. Aged 14 months in 40% new French oak.
·Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas
of cherry, strawberry, cranberry and nutty oak lead to an elegant mid weight palate of red fruits with strawberry
the most prominent. A layer of complimentary oak in the background adds interest. An enjoyable, understated,
forward drinking wine, with supple tannins and a lip-smacking finish driven by a good cut of acidity.Score:90.
Reviewed October 20, 2014